Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sigma DP2s

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-820UZ was launched 2 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the DP2s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and DP2s is 69 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and DP2s.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-820UZ will result in more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.